EBU: San Marino song lyrics in breach of Rules

On Saturday 17th of March, the Reference Group of the Eurovision Song Contest evaluated the San Marino entry Facebook, Uh, Oh, Oh. It was concluded that the entry is in breach of rule 1.2.2.g of the contest.

"The lyrics and/or performance of the songs shall not bring the Shows, the ESC as such or the EBU into disrepute. No lyrics, speeches, gestures of a political or similar nature shall be permitted during the ESC. No swearing or other unacceptable language shall be allowed in the lyrics or in the performances of the songs. No commercial messages of any kind shall be allowed. A breach of this rule may result in disqualification." says the point 1.2.2.g of the Rules of the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest.

The Reference Group concluded that due to the title and repetitive presence of the trademark 'Facebook', the song contains a commercial message and is therefore not eligible to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest.

In support of SMRTV's participation, it was decided to give the broadcaster the opportunity to either deliver a new version of the lyrics that does not include a reference to Facebook, or to deliver a new song. The deadline set for the delivery of new lyrics and/or song was set to Friday, 23rd of March at 12:00 CET.

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It is a case of 'Lights, camera...action!' for Valentina Monetta and The Social Network Song (Oh, Oh, Uh, Oh, Oh) as she invites fans to enter a competition to create their own music video of the San Marino entry for this year's Eurovision Song Contest. The winners will be invited and looked after by Valentina Monetta herself as her guests, to experience some of the most unforgettable days and loads of fun at the biggest folk festival in the world.

Tonight at 21:33 CET it will be the presentation of the song that Valentina Monetta will be performing for San Marino in this year's Eurovision Song Contest, and you can watch the programme live on our WebTV player.

San Marino Television have announced that they will be revealing their artist for Baku at a special press conference to be held on Wednesday 14th March at 12:00 CET. Two days later on Friday 16th March at 21:40 CET the song will be presented on Eurovision.tv.